The International Exhibition Center has opened the doors for the 19th Muscat International Bookfair. In four halls, 570 publishers from 25 Arab and foreign countries participate in the fair. Till the 8th of March, my book: “Treasure Chest, Salalah-Dhofar” in Arabic/English is on display at the stand of the “Family bookshop.” This book, with lots … Continue reading
Like everywhere in the world adult women in Salalah, Dhofar in the south of Oman take the change through adult education to improve their Arabic reading and writing to help their children. From 1975 educational opportunities are also available for adults who missed out on the chance to study. For the Arabic writing it is tradition … Continue reading
In January I launched the book ‘Treasure Chest Salalah-Dhofar, Oman Serial 1′ in English and in Arabic. It is my second book about the place I live already for 5 years. Publishing a book is still a thrilling moment. The things you have written down in private are suddenly common good. This month, from Februar … Continue reading
In 1975 jewelry in gold gave the soukh in Salalah, Dhofar its proper name: Gold soukh. Around 1984-1985 silver jewelry became fashion. First there were the khanjars, swords and sticks in silver and slowly little silver ornaments appeared. First one could only ‘buy’ jewelry, later on ‘renting’ of jewelry for marriages became more fashion. The … Continue reading
